-
Discover new ways to elevate your game with the updated DGCourseReview app!
It's entirely free and enhanced with features shaped by user feedback to ensure your best experience on the course. (App Store or Google Play)
Elizabeth Township Park reviews
1
2
DCriola
Experience:
22 played
16 reviews
9
0
Fun for a Big Open Park 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Dec 10, 2020
Played the course:once
Pros:
+ This is a good example of a course that's been put in around the edges of a series of township athletic fields. These loops can be awfully dull to play, but the Elizabeth Township property features a good amount of elevation change, and the design incorporates walking paths and property lines for some sneaky OB
+ Holes 3 - 5 are the best run of the layout. #3 and #4 use the tight treeline of the neighboring property on the right side, and both tees are set up to feel like you're throwing out of chutes. Hole #5 puts a swampy manmade catch basin with tall grasses as an obstacle for about 220' of the direct line off the tee
+ The property is a huge bowl with the playing fields filling the middle. The disc golf course, running along the perimeter, provides for some pretty views across the property
+ Holes 3 - 5 are the best run of the layout. #3 and #4 use the tight treeline of the neighboring property on the right side, and both tees are set up to feel like you're throwing out of chutes. Hole #5 puts a swampy manmade catch basin with tall grasses as an obstacle for about 220' of the direct line off the tee
+ The property is a huge bowl with the playing fields filling the middle. The disc golf course, running along the perimeter, provides for some pretty views across the property
Cons:
- Walking paths: the downside of using them to create tight OB is that they're close to your throwing lines, and walkers will slow the pace of play
- A huge open field, so most holes have few or no trees. There are a few recent plantings; the course will likely improve a bit with time
- Long walk from hole # 8 to hole #9. 9 itself is a good hole, it's just too bad that the positioning of the baseball field really breaks the flow of the round
- A huge open field, so most holes have few or no trees. There are a few recent plantings; the course will likely improve a bit with time
- Long walk from hole # 8 to hole #9. 9 itself is a good hole, it's just too bad that the positioning of the baseball field really breaks the flow of the round
Other Thoughts:
~ COURSE AMENITIES SUMMARY: Poured concrete tees, excellent DisCatcher baskets, good signage, intuitive layout that starts and ends at the parking lot, restrooms on site
~ Concrete seems to be a big industry in this area. Several of the poured tees were sponsored by different local concrete companies
~ I would normally warn players off courses built by athletic fields at times when the facilities are being used, but I think this layout is smart enough that you could play without interfering. I don't recall any lines crossing directly through the playing fields - although some come very close
~ Elizabeth Township is an excellent example of a mediocre type of course, if that makes any sense. Sure, it's a loop of 9 holes around open athletic fields, but the natural elevation along with some clever design make this a fun place for a quick round
~ Concrete seems to be a big industry in this area. Several of the poured tees were sponsored by different local concrete companies
~ I would normally warn players off courses built by athletic fields at times when the facilities are being used, but I think this layout is smart enough that you could play without interfering. I don't recall any lines crossing directly through the playing fields - although some come very close
~ Elizabeth Township is an excellent example of a mediocre type of course, if that makes any sense. Sure, it's a loop of 9 holes around open athletic fields, but the natural elevation along with some clever design make this a fun place for a quick round
6
0
Around the Clock Perimeter Course 2+ years
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Jan 22, 2018
Played the course:once
Pros:
-Clean, cheery Park with amenities
-Good length concrete tees
-#5 if you can make the throw
-Good length concrete tees
-#5 if you can make the throw
Cons:
-#1-4 will be problematic for those with poor or sporadic aim
-#3-5 have significant disc loss potential
-Fundamental problem is the beginner level holes paired with disc loss traps, not a good combination
-#3-5 have significant disc loss potential
-Fundamental problem is the beginner level holes paired with disc loss traps, not a good combination
Other Thoughts:
tldr; All in all, a decent spot for nearby locals that know a little what they're doing but want practice. Complete newbies should be cautious.
Missed the park due to it's small sign. It's the same driveway as Musser's Excavation. From Route 322, the first tee will be on the right hand side driving in before the road branches off into the various parking lots, at 40.223955, -76.298215 (google maps).
The course is that typical tacked-on outer-perimeter layout, around-the-clock (counter-clockwise) closely following the park trail. This makes the holes pretty limited in variety. Lengths are typically 200-250, with a few lower 300s.
#1 has a column of 7 trees deep blocking the basket. On the right will be someone's backyard and house. Leftside has a decent amount of space to throw at but a parking lot alongside it.
Tee#2 will be at the very corner of the park, throwing at same parking lot, a basket downhill. Extremely wild shots to the right can be lost over the row of small/medium evergreens with wire fence fence, but I can see that happening as I used to chuck enough of those. It will be a bigger factor the next two holes.
#3 and #4 are similiar, straight, third slightly downhill and fourth slightly uphill. Tees and Baskets very close to tree/fence edge, room for error is pretty small, disc loss is very possible. A single locked gate has No Trespassing sign. This park neighbor undoubtedly has received at least several free discs to start playing. I practiced my underused forehand here.
#5 is around 320' iirc, much of it taken up by a 175' long water detention pond, with a basket slightly uphill. Judging by the numerous bent stalks on the pond plants, plenty of people had to wade in searching for their lost discs. Beginners should throw safety, left or right. Doubly so if it's wet.
#6, #7, #8 are near the back of the park, much more forgiving and pretty straightforward as well.
#9 is far from basket#8 with the tee being by the second entrance to the park at 40.222909, -76.296274. 230' iirc. Basket blocked by a row of trees on the right.
Missed the park due to it's small sign. It's the same driveway as Musser's Excavation. From Route 322, the first tee will be on the right hand side driving in before the road branches off into the various parking lots, at 40.223955, -76.298215 (google maps).
The course is that typical tacked-on outer-perimeter layout, around-the-clock (counter-clockwise) closely following the park trail. This makes the holes pretty limited in variety. Lengths are typically 200-250, with a few lower 300s.
#1 has a column of 7 trees deep blocking the basket. On the right will be someone's backyard and house. Leftside has a decent amount of space to throw at but a parking lot alongside it.
Tee#2 will be at the very corner of the park, throwing at same parking lot, a basket downhill. Extremely wild shots to the right can be lost over the row of small/medium evergreens with wire fence fence, but I can see that happening as I used to chuck enough of those. It will be a bigger factor the next two holes.
#3 and #4 are similiar, straight, third slightly downhill and fourth slightly uphill. Tees and Baskets very close to tree/fence edge, room for error is pretty small, disc loss is very possible. A single locked gate has No Trespassing sign. This park neighbor undoubtedly has received at least several free discs to start playing. I practiced my underused forehand here.
#5 is around 320' iirc, much of it taken up by a 175' long water detention pond, with a basket slightly uphill. Judging by the numerous bent stalks on the pond plants, plenty of people had to wade in searching for their lost discs. Beginners should throw safety, left or right. Doubly so if it's wet.
#6, #7, #8 are near the back of the park, much more forgiving and pretty straightforward as well.
#9 is far from basket#8 with the tee being by the second entrance to the park at 40.222909, -76.296274. 230' iirc. Basket blocked by a row of trees on the right.
2
0
Pappy64
Experience:
17 played
2 reviews
Good beginners or practice course ! 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 27, 2017
Played the course:once
Pros:
Very nice park layout. Walking track around most of course. Pretty wide open for beginners and good for testing accuracy and distance on discs. Also very good for younger players with no holes over 350' and most in range from 210 - 250'. Park and course was very clean and well mowed / maintained.
Cons:
I'm not a good disc golfer by any means, playing less than 6 months now, but there wasn't a lot of challenge. A few holes are tucked nicely in young trees but there aren't any shots you have to start out in a tunnel or worry about low ceilings etc. Sometimes track and people walking come into play on shots, but can't complain with that too much.
Other Thoughts:
Definitely come back and play again. Only 9 holes, but I'd play it a few times in a row if I have the time. Anyone who's been playing a while and more experienced may not enjoy this one too much.
2
0
DSchwiz
Experience:
9.1 years
21 played
2 reviews
2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 20, 2017
Played the course:once
Pros:
Nice park environment, playground & athletic fields surrounded by the disc golf course. Easy to navigate once you find the 1st tee pad. New baskets and concrete tee pads. Well maintained park with the exception of around a couple of the tee pads where they have not gotten the hang of mowing around them yet. A quick round, we went around twice, 18 holes in less than an hour.
Cons:
Long walk from 8 to 9 and then back up to 1. Not terrible, but, would think a little more planning may have alleviated some of that. Then again I am not a course designer. Has 3 holes back to back at almost exact length of 230 to 210 feet. A little variation there would have been nice.
Other Thoughts:
Not bad for a quick round or to take a beginner because it's fairly open and not too much trouble. Not sure if I will go back or not...
